Vance Task Force Charges 40 Defendants in $42M SNAP Fraud Scheme
Vice President JD Vance announced criminal charges against more than 40 defendants for stealing approximately $42 million in Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) funds. The indictment, unveiled in Cincinnati, includes Atlanta influencer Mercedes New, known as Shawty Dred, who is accused of siphoning $4 million to fund a lavish lifestyle. The administration claims its anti-fraud efforts have uncovered $260.7 billion in total fraud since 2025.